The federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program has awarded Phase 40 funds to Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties totaling $38,658. Each county received $12,886. Local emergency food and shelter programs may request funding by submitting applications by 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19. Qualifying agencies who provide food, meals, shelter, rent, heating or utility assistance are […]
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Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine
The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.
Maine CDC reports death from exposure to rare tick-borne Powassan virus
The Sagadahoc County resident is the first Mainer to contract the disease in 2023.
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Bath resident Alyssa Hemingway joins Pine Tree Society as CFO Pine Tree Society recently announced Alyssa Hemingway, CPA, CGMA as chief financial officer/chief administrative officer. A life-long resident of Bath, Hemingway has always had a passion for nonprofits and is motivated by Pine Tree Society’s mission and vision. She finds it particularly meaningful to work […]
South China teen dies from injuries sustained in Richmond highway crash
Rémy Pettengill, 17, was gravely injured Dec. 30 in a multivehicle crash on Interstate 295 in Richmond.
Restorative Justice Project announces Midcoast volunteer training
Across the Midcoast, the Restorative Justice Project is building a community-led justice hub in each county lead by local residents and is seeking volunteers. The project’s vision is to collectively construct a new model for supporting each other, forging and strengthening community bonds, and responding to harms perpetuated in local neighborhoods and communities, the organization […]
Democrat Eloise Vitelli holds onto District 24 state Senate seat
With 62% of the vote, Democrat incumbent Sen. Eloise Vitelli defeated Republican opponent Matthew Brackley to represent Dresden and all of Sagadahoc County.
Sagadahoc County officials talk housing, economic woes with Federal Reserve Bank of Boston president
In March, Sagadahoc County received a three-year, $375,000 grant to help educators, students, health care providers and business owners bounce back from harsh economic and emotional times.
Drought conditions worsen across central Maine
Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
Brunswick-area lawmakers react to court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
MaineHealth chief urges politicians not to interfere with women’s health care, while Maine’s Catholic bishop welcomed the ruling.
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